Nike Says Its $250 Running Shoes Will Make You Run Much Faster
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Re: Nike Says Its $250 Running Shoes Will Make You Run Much Faster
#2no
Re: Nike Says Its $250 Running Shoes Will Make You Run Much Faster
#3I don't know, sandals work pretty good.
> they have a carbon-fiber plate in the midsole, which stores and releases energy with each stride
... the achilles tendon + calf already play this role.
Just don't heel strike.
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#4This reminds me of the powerful arguments that Christopher McDougall presented in his book (Born to Run[1]) around bare-foot running [2]. I've tried running bare-foot and using old-ragged shoes and absolutely love it.
[1]: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6289283-born-to-run
[2]: http://www.chrismcdougall.com/born-to-run/the-barefoot-runni...
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#5>Compared with typical training shoes, the Vaporflys are believed to wear out quickly: Some runners have said they lose their effectiveness after 100 miles or so.
This is about two weeks of peak marathon training, although if the shoes are as advantageous as the article claims that's impressive in any case. I suppose one could reserve them for races and train with cheaper shoes.
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#6If these shoes really can provide a measurable improvement in times they probably should be banned. Otherwise it will go the way of swimming, where a bunch of world records got set before they ended up banning those full body suits.
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#7I don't know, sandals work pretty good. > they have a carbon-fiber plate in the midsole, which stores and releases energy with each stride ... the achilles tendon + calf already play this role. Just don't heel strike.
carbon fiber doesn't get tired
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#8Wear running shoes that save your feet. Utilize a wide toe-box that help prevent Morton's Neuroma and other foot injuries. Maybe you won't get there as quickly (debatable) but you'll still be able to walk when you're older ... long after the confetti has been cleaned up.
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#9>Compared with typical training shoes, the Vaporflys are believed to wear out quickly: Some runners have said they lose their effectiveness after 100 miles or so. This is about two weeks of peak marathon training, although if the shoes are as advantageous as the article claims that's impressive in any case. I suppose one could reserve them for races and train with cheaper shoes.
About one week (or even less) for pros or even the most competitive amateurs. However, if you ran for Nike, they'd likely send you plenty of pairs so that's not even an issue.
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#10>Compared with typical training shoes, the Vaporflys are believed to wear out quickly: Some runners have said they lose their effectiveness after 100 miles or so. This is about two weeks of peak marathon training, although if the shoes are as advantageous as the article claims that's impressive in any case. I suppose one could reserve them for races and train with cheaper shoes.
The idea is that you don't train in them, you save them for the race.
(My last marathon training period peaked at a little over 70mpw. Normal trainers last me about 500-600 miles, my lighter shoes (Kinvaras) last 400-500, and my race flats even less than that)